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TIL Wild cauliflower is yellow. Sun exposure changes the cauliflower head from white to yellow. Farmers individually wrap the leaves of the plant around the cauliflower to prevent the color change. The color change doesn't affect the veggie's taste but it does affect customers desire to buy it.

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